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Acclaimed pianist Katherine Austin and successful cellist Hyein Kim to perform on May 7.
Anzac Day services draw big crowds in Tauranga
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Anzac Day: Great-granddaughter of VC recipient is Te Puke guest speaker
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Anzac Day: Thousands at emotional dawn services
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'Miracle' debut win for BoP side in Chatham Cup
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'My daughter could have died': Mum vents anger at Tauranga boy racers
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New skate park for Pāpāmoa reserve - cost revealed
The existing skate park is no longer fit-for-purpose, council says.
Breaking down concrete barriers: Visually impaired apprentice with autism excels
Todd Maitland shows why people from all backgrounds should consider a career in trades.
Carmen Hall: Don’t be like me and fill in your Census at the last minute
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Veterans talk about their service and why Anzac Day is celebrated
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Kelly Makiha: Why yarning to a 14-year-old restored my faith in the younger generation
Teaching our kids to be hard workers and good talkers is even more important now.
Recession scenario: Some employers cut staff, others can't find workers
'We are looking for grassroots people that want to do the mahi'.
Watch: 300 cars block highway at 'dangerous' Tauranga car meet
Police arrest one person following dangerous driving incidents to come.
The Tauranga connection to forgotten Kiwi heroics in WWI
"I’m humbled to be part of this amazing story."
Tauranga Moana Kapa Haka groups wow huge crowd
Hawaiki Herenga Haka Matatinii competition at Trustpower Baypark Arena
Arrest and one injured as 300 cars allegedly block highway in organised car meet
Police arrest one person following dangerous driving incidents to come.
One person injured after two-vehicle crash on SH29A near Maungatapu
One person has moderate injuries after two-vehicle crash on SH29A Maungatapu
'A new frontier': The opportunities and obstacles of using artificial intelligence in education
"It’s incumbent upon us to explore its possibilities, because it’s not going to go away."
'Unexpected': Sir Paul Adams inducted into NZ Business Hall of Fame
'Sir Paul is definitely deserving of this recognition no matter how modest he is.'
Mark Lister: What are you really earning on your money?
It’s tough. The best deposit rates in 15 years and savers are still going backwards
Chamber boss: Businesses are frustrated with infrastructure progress
Businesses will be keen to see how parties respond ahead of the upcoming general election.
Heavy rain watch and severe gales for Bay of Plenty
A low is expected to move eastwards across central North Island today
Jo Raphael: Embrace AI, but let's play it safe
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Sonya Bateson: Anything on our phones can be used against us
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“It is out of character for me"